Checkers Drive-In Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
64
Score
The Checkers Drive-In Restaurant, located at 70 Hwy 138 West in Stockbridge, GA, underwent a food service inspection on December 29, 2025, which resulted in a moderate risk score of 64. This inspection identified one critical violation, one major violation, and four minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, cold holding temperatures, and preventing contamination during food preparation. Across four recorded inspections, the facility has primarily received moderate risk ratings.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
47
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
41
Jun 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Violations — Dec 29, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed brown build up in the ice machine interior surface. PIC was advised to clear out all ice and clean and sanitize the ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and American cheese cold held above 41F. PIC was advised to discard all items and replace them with ones from an environment of 41F. PIC was also advised to use time as a public health control if they continue to have issue with their cold holding methods.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed American and Swiss cheese stored exposed in their packages. Please close the packages of cheese to prevent potential contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees not wearing proper hair restraints. PIC was advised on proper hair restraining methods.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles in need of repair in the main kitchen. Observed food debris on the floor of the walk in cooler. Observed hole in the back wall where there used to be a thermostat.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee lip balm stored above the prep top cooler and a personal beverage (in a single use cup) stored above the steam table. All employee personal belongings and personal food items must be stored in a designated area away from food prep.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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